Francisco Rivera

When you see a Pit bull, what is the first thing that goes through your mind? For some, it is a sense of fear and for others it is the thought that this breed is misunderstood. Have you ever stopped and thought about if the Pit bull breed is really a vicious breed, or are they just misinterpreted due to the reputation that others have given them along with the many myths that are attached to them? What about the owners of these precious animals? Do you ever think that they are the reason that their Pit bull may be a vicious dog? Many times people speculate too much

Each year, thousands of Spaniards and tourists buy tickets to watch traditional bullfights which are held throughout Spain, in rural villages in big cities alike. According to Faiola (2013), bullfighting has a long history in Spain and can be traced back to the early Middle Ages (8th century CE). For centuries, Spain has been famous for its lively bullfighting events and many tourists flock to the country each year to partake in this long held tradition. (Beilin 2014). Crowds cheer as the matador, dressed in a highly ornamented suit and donning the traditional red-cape, battles the bull and attempts to kill it in the 20 minute time frame. Bullrings are mostly sustained by tourists, many of whom visit out of curiosity and want to embrace this unique aspect of Spanish culture. For the most part, locals have largely stopped going to the bullfights and, most of the time, the arenas are filled with out of country tourists.

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He refuses to accept the fact that he has to retire from bullfighting until finally, his coleta, which is a symbol of being apart of this industry and figuratively, his manhood, is cut off. He faces reality in the end, just as Cayetano most likely will in the future.

In the ever changing world of dog fighting, pit bulls and their bloodlines is often times over looked. In “Bringing Rico to the Ring,” Matthew Heger describes how dog fighting first began and which dogs and bloodlines were used. Heger demonstrates that Dog fighting is a terrible thing and that is why he introduces RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations). Matthew Heger employs the rhetorical appeals of pathos and ethos effectively. He demonstrates through his tone of voice that he is aggressive towards this topic and decides to elaborate more on it.

The Underdogs by Mariano Azuela is arguably the most important novel of the Mexican Revolution because of how it profoundly captures the atmosphere and intricacies of the occasion. Although the immediate subject of the novel is Demetrio Macias - a peasant supporter of the Mexican Revolution -, one of its extensive themes is the ambivalence surrounding the revolution in reality as seen from a broader perspective. Although often poetically revered as a ‘beautiful’ revolution, scenes throughout the novel paint the lack of overall benevolence even among the protagonist revolutionaries during the tumultuous days of the revolution. This paper will analyze certain brash characteristics of the venerated revolution as represented by Azuela’s

For this reason, this essay will focus on telling about the great feats that Vicente Guerrero did during the war and after it.

In Tijeras, New Mexico, the ban was so strictly enforced that animal control officers were allowed to kill any Pit Bull seen on sight without compensation to the owner. Due to their misunderstood reputation, people made rash decisions that affected the lives of many loving Pit Bulls that never stood a chance. They have even become a “liability” due to their “overly violent” personalities and because of this have been banned from many areas in the United States.

Silvano Alves gets one of the toughest bulls from all the PBR and his name is TLW BIG CAT Silvano only lasts in the bull for 3.70 seconds and right when he was falling the bull hit him in the head with a horn right in the nose apparently his nose broke and we had to get surgery right away

The first stage is “Tercio de varas” translated in English to “third of lances.” This stage starts with the observation of the bull. The bull enters the ring and is tested by the matadors and banderilleros with the capote. Next, two picadors mounted on blindfolded horses are brought into the arena. Using varas, the picador stabs the bull in the neck when it attacks. The loss of blood and force exerted causes the bull to hang its head lower, making its attack less intense. The second stage is called tercio de banderillas, which means third of flags. During this time period, 3 banderillos put two banderillas into the bull’s shoulders. The action makes the bull weaker. The final round of the fight is called tercio de muerte or the third of death. The matador has fifteen minutes to kill the bull. First, he tries to put the bull in a position to kill by putting a sword through the bull’s shoulder blades and to the heart. If the matador can not perform the task, the matador must use a verdugo to kill it instantly. The bull is dragged out of the arena by mule and

Bullfighting in Spain is one of those topics that grabbed my attention, therefore I have been recently reading many articles

In the preliminary stage (well, I lied there are actually four stages but the preliminary is not really considered one of the tercios), large capes, usually magenta and gold, are flashed before the bull. This is done in order to see how the bull will react. The bullfighters watch the bull closely to form a strategy for engaging it in the ring. If the bull is too timid, the fight could be boring because the bull will not charge when provoked, not allowing the matador to make skillful passes. However, if the bull is too aggressive, the fight may be too dangerous for the matador and he may have to kill the bull quickly. This is also an undesirable result. An ideal bull is one that is brave but the matador is able to manipulate. This allows the matador to show his artistry and skill in controlling the bull.

Mariano Azuela's The Underdogs tells the story of a dauntless Indian farmer who almost unintentionally rises to a generalship in Pancho Villa's rebel army during the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Though the events that occur throughout the book are not actual events that took place during the revolution, Azuela is able to paint a very realistic picture of the revolution and leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of the reader as one witnesses the failure of the rebels. This novel is a great teaching tool that reveals truths of the revolution that would not have been given justice through the traditional historical scholarship. Through fictional characters, Azuela's The Underdogs

I observed that she is from a Spanish speaking country, living in the rural area. She was a tom-boy who loves to take care of bulls. The first time she saw a picture of a bullfighter, she became interested in the sport. She started the sport at a young age and when all the men in her family failed at their attempt she didn’t fail. She was dedicated in becoming a professional matador in which she did. Before she enters the bull ring she practice her routine, dressing in her jump shot of fine patterns and dazzling decorations. In the ring, she uses a red flag to distract the bull in order to kill it. The way she moves in the ring reveals her love for the sport.

     Bullfighting is another major event and part of the Spanish culture. A bullfight “la corrida'; is an extremely tens drama divided into three parts. First, a special parade honoring the fighters goes through town. Then, the bull enters the ring and the bullfighter “matador'; tests the bull for intelligence with cape passes. The fighters use daggers called picadors to weaken the bull. The second act is to enrage the bull by stabbing its shoulders with darts. Finally the last act the bullfighter duels with the bull and one of them wins (Juriz and Harlington 30). When the bull dies the moment is called “la hora de la verdad- the moment of the truth'; (Qtd. in Spain revised 30). The bullfighting season lasts from March to October and bullfights are performed on Sundays. A major drawback to the bullfighting fans is the price of the seats. Seats are divided into three sections. The “sombra'; shade seating places the viewer in the shade. The “sol'; full sun seats place the viewer in direct sunlight, and the “sonta'; seats place the viewer in partial sun (Dell 38). Lastly, an opposition group has formed called the Beloved Bulls. The group condemns bullfighting and says its animal cruelty and barbaric (Beloved Bull’s website). Still, with much opposition bullfighting remains Spain’s national sport and